Anyone can enjoy the relaxation and fruitful benefits of cultivating their own organic garden. But, newcomers may find the process to be somewhat overwhelming at first. So, how can you best prepare yourself as a novice organic gardener? Read this article, and follow the helpful advice.
Slowly acclimatize your plants to the outside environment to keep from shocking them. On the first day, put them out in sunlight for about an hour or so. Over one week, gradually build up the amount of hours you leave the plants outside. By the week’s end, your plants should then be ready for the big move!
Flower Beds
You can make your flower beds brighter with biennials and annuals. Your flower beds will look different from one season to another. In addition, you might need something to fill empty spaces in your flower garden. Fill gaps with annuals or biennials. Just make sure the flowers will get enough sun to thrive. Some flowers you can use are rudbekia, petunias, cosmos, marigolds, or sunflowers.
If you start to notice some powdery mildew growing on your plants, there is no need to waste money on expensive chemicals. Combine a bit of liquid soap and some baking soda with water. Spray this mix on your plants every week and the mildew should go away. Your plants will not be harmed by the baking soda, but the mildew will definitely not like it!
To get the best results, you must use the right soil. Fertilizer can enrich the soil to make it more viable. For special requirements, you can build separate areas with soil that is right for certain plants.
When fall has arrived, it is time to plant the edibles for the autumn. This year, instead of using your regular clay pots to plant your kale and lettuce, use a pumpkin as the container instead! Use some Wilt-Pruf to prevent your pumpkin from decomposing and then you can put your plants right inside. After that, your pumpkin planter is ready to use!
Soak the seeds and store in a dark area overnight. Drop your seeds into a small jar that is filled with cold water. This way, your seeds are well-hydrated and can start growing with a head start. This way, the seeds will have a much better shot at survival once they are planted.
Don’t cut your grass down by the soil when you run the mower. If you let your grass keep some height after mowing, it will be able to absorb more sun and moisture resulting in a lusher, greener lawn. Short grass is more prone to getting dried out and turning brown.
Always have a plan for the garden prior to the start of planting it. It will be a while before things start to sprout and visually remind you of what was planted where, so a written record can be helpful. You can also prevent yourself from losing small plants within a large garden.
Using natural materials in the garden will keep pests away. For example, if you plant onions or marigolds along the edges of your vegetable garden, you can ward off slugs. Insect pests will stay away from seedlings and trees if you use wood ash around the base as a mulch. Doing these things can ensure that you do not need potentially harmful chemicals.
Now you can see how organic horticulture is so enjoyable. Working in your garden will bring you great relaxation while you have a fun experience. By applying the advice and insights of this article, you can garden as good as the professionals.
Originally posted 2013-09-08 12:01:34.
